The weather along our coastal regions is greatly influenced by the ocean
currents that flow around these shores. The east coast has the warm mozambique
and agulhas currents while the west coast has the cold benguela current.
Much of the land along the west coast is desert and receives low annual
rainfall, while the east coast experiences a subtropical climate and has
fairly high annual rainfall figures. As a diver it is important to study
the weather patterns and from experience try and predict what the weather
will do. Today with the internet and satellite imagery there is a lot more
information to help you make informed decisions. Some of these links could
help you in predicting the unpredictable!